Chamber orchestra anniversary

The orchestra that started as a sextet, a decade later, dazzles 300 concertgoers at a time with its 40 members playing strings, brass instruments, woodwinds and drums.

Richard Quinn/Special to the Star Eric Boulanger, of Ventura, plays violin with the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra as the group rehearses for an upcoming performance. The ensemble is celebrating its 10th season.

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Richard Quinn/Special to the Star Voice teacher Linda Ottsen (right) watches and listens to her student, soprano Emma Vielbig, sings during rehearsal with the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra. Vielbig is one of the group's youth soloists in an upcoming concert.

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Richard Quinn/Special to the Star Soprano Emma Vielbig sings during rehearsal with the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra, which is now in its 10th season.

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Richard Quinn/Special to the Star Soprano Emma Vielbig (right) sings with the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra is celebrating its 10th season.

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Richard Quinn/Special to the Star KuanFen Liu, artistic director of the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra, conducts the group during rehearsal.